In pictures: The tech behind Macquarie's new hospital

Despite lacking a medical school a year ago, Macquarie University has become a hub of medical research overnight, with a brand new, state-of-the-art hospital, an advanced school of medicine, and it will soon play host to the global headquarters for Cochlear Limited and a hearing hub for varied deafness societies.

The Macquarie University Hospital itself is wholly owned by the university, and features a number of Australian firsts, including a completely paperless workflow for both patients and staff.